The first rank that EVERY boy earns when entering the Cub Scouting Program is the Bobcat rank. These requirements are meant to demonstrate that the boy is making a commitment to participating in the scouting program.

Tiger Cubs is an exciting introduction to the scouting program for first grade boys (or 7 years old) excited to get going! The first steps along the Boy Scout Trail are laid here, by Tigers and their adult partners, and every rank advancement through the scouting program builds on the basic categories of activity done as tigers.

When a Cub Scout has completed the first grade (or is 8 years old) and has earned the Bobcat Badge, he may start earning the Wolf rank. This part of the boy scout trail is intended to take one school year, preparing the scout to begin earning his Bear rank after he completes second grade.

When a Cub Scout has completed the second grade (or is 9 years old) and has earned the Bobcat Badge, he may start earning the Bear rank. This part of the boy scout trail is intended to take one school year, preparing the scout to begin earning his Webelos rank after he completes third grade.

Webelos is a 20 month program for 4th and 5th grade boys to prepare to join a Boy Scout troop while learning outdoors skills and participating in 20 different activity badges. A well-run group of Webelos is a gradual change from being an 'adult-run' den to being a 'boy-run' patrol ready to fit right into an adventurous scouting troop.

...and then on to Boy Scouts!

Click on the Rank badge
for specific requirments.